📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

The Power Systems Engineering (PSE) program is a four-year Bachelor's degree designed to meet the demand for engineers in the rapidly evolving electrical power sector. This program provides a study of electrical power engineering, trans-disciplinary engineering of renewable energy generation, and smart-grid and energy conservation technologies. The program provides a solid foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering theory, and gradually builds practical and engineering design skills as well as a full spectrum of employability skills through its project-based learning approach and paid co-operative education. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101

Engineering Drawing
DRWG71040

Engineering Project I
EECE71000

Basic Electrical and Magnetic Circuits
ELEC71180

Foundation Module (PSE)
FND71090

Math I
MATH71620

Physics I
PHYS71105

Introduction to Natural Sciences
SCIE71000

Group Dynamics
SOC71500

Level 2
Course details
Engineering Project II
EECE71010

Electronic Foundations
ELCN71100

AC Circuits
ELEC71190

Scientific and Technical Communications
ENGL71200

Math II
MATH71630

Physics II
PHYS71165

Level 3
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050

Chemistry
CHEM72005

Engineering Project III
EECE72010

DC Motors and Transformers
ELEC72000

Project Management, Methods and Tools
MGMT72120

Programming Principles
PROG71985

Science, Technology and Society
SOC71045

Level 4
Course details
Sensors Actuators and Instrumentation
CNTR72000

Digital Systems
EECE71425

Engineering Project IV
EECE72020

AC Motors and Generators
ELEC72010

Electrical Code for Safety and Power
ELEC72020

Math III
MATH72005

Level 5
Course details
Co-op Work Term I - (B.Eng Power Systems Engineering)
COOP72040

Level 6
Course details
Engineering Project V
EECE73000

Power and Industrial Electronics
ELCN73020

Power Systems Analysis
ELEC73000

Probability and Statistics
MATH73050

Thermodynamics
MECH73115

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 7
Course details
Business Foundations
BUS72060

Engineering Project VI
EECE73010

Signals and Control Systems
ELCN74010

Power Transmission and Distribution
ELEC73010

Selected Topics in Science
SCIE73010

Level 8
Course details
Co-op Work Term II - (B.Eng Power Systems Engineering)
COOP73040

Level 9
Course details
Co-op Work Term III - (B.Eng Power Systems Engineering)
COOP74020

Level 10
Course details
Economics for Engineers
ECON74000

Engineering Project VII
EECE74050

Data Communications and Computer Networks
ELCN74020

Renewable Energy
ELEC74000

Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
LAW74600

Level 11
Course details
Protection and Control for Power Systems
CNTR74000

Control of Power Devices for Power System Stability
CNTR74010

Engineering Project VIII
EECE74060

Switch Gear and Protection for Power Systems
ELEC74010

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Electives: Program Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
VIEW PROGRAM OPTION ELECTIVES
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".
Power Plant and Economy
EECE74140

Electric Vehicles and Controls
EECE74150

Power Electronic Solutions for Power Systems
EECE74160

Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
ENGG74100

Program outcomes
Solve engineering problems related to electric power systems by applying advanced principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering.
Identify, formulate, analyze and solve complex engineering problems in electric power systems to reach substantiated conclusions.
Develop specifications based on determined requirements for electric power systems.
Investigate power system problems using appropriate methods that include research, practical experimentation, simulations, engineering analysis and information synthesis in order to reach valid conclusions.
Evaluate, verify and validate electric power engineering systems against specifications and requirements.
Design new solutions in the field of power systems engineering using appropriate engineering design method and process, considering health and safety risks, applicable standards, economic, environmental, cultural and societal aspects, in order to meet stakeholder requirements.
Create, select, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools for analysis, design, development and evaluation of electric power systems, and effectively apply them to solve power systems engineering problems.
Work independently and in diverse teams using leadership, interpersonal, group dynamics and conflict resolution skills to provide flexible and adaptable solutions.
Communicate complex engineering and non-technical concepts using a variety of communication techniques that include oral presentations, technical reports, design documentation and instructions.
Interpret professional, ethical, and legal codes of practice for professional engineers in order to be in compliance with industrial, labor and environmental legislation, and to protect the public and public interest.
Apply stewardship of society, environment, law, and health & safety effectively to engineering design and process development activities.
Apply professional ethics, accountability and equity to maintain fairness and demonstrate values and respect diversity across global settings and societal contexts.
Effectively incorporate economics and business practices including project, resource, risk and change management into the practice of engineering research and development.
Identify and address professional development needs independently, to maintain technical and professional currency and competence, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,780 USD per year

19,119 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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